The legislature finds that head injury is a major cause of death and disability for Washington citizens. The costs of head injury treatment and rehabilitation are extensive and resultant disabilities are long and indeterminate. These costs are often borne by public programs such as medicaid. The legislature finds further that many such injuries are preventable. The legislature intends to reduce the occurrence of head injury by educating persons whose behavior may place them at risk and by regulating certain activities.
RCW 43.70.400
Head injury prevention—Legislative finding.
Known as the Head Injury Prevention Act
The act spans §§ 43–43 (151 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case City of Bremerton v. Spears (1998)
Most recently applied in 134 Wash. 2d 141 - City of Bremerton v. Spears (January 1998)
1990 c 270 s 2.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.